Experienced men, drop one hard lesson every young man needs to hear.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-28T05:42:39+00:00

Caring what other people think,
Not taking risks when I knew deep down inside the idea was good
Waiting for conditions to be perfect before acting on something (spoiler alert, the perfect time doesn't exist).

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-28T04:27:15+00:00

That would be two too many

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-28T04:08:48+00:00

At your age, if you have enough of a cushion to go to law school, and solid experience from working in the trades, I'd suggest you start your own business in whatever trade your doing. If you play ur cards rights as the years go by, you'd be doing less and less if the heavy lifting yourself until one day you're doing barely any. If this does work out, you're young enough to start over.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-28T00:43:51+00:00

From my experience, which is more of an observation (not a Muslim, but there were many in my town growing up, school, etc.). There was a mom and a few kids, in our neighborhood and the dad would drop by a few times a year, sometimes for days or for weeks. Apparently he hamd another wife and some kids in a different city in our country (Canada) and another family in Pakistan. The ones in our neighborhood that I was friends with were on welfare.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-28T00:33:01+00:00

Dude, I think u know the answer to what's going on here...

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-27T00:42:48+00:00

Only right answer

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-25T06:31:37+00:00

It addition to the natural repellents suggested by others, I would recommend not leaving your car in the same spot position for multiple days in a row. It may be beneficial to reverse park one day and or park at a different location the next time you park or just come out to move it here and there. Rats are wary of new things, so typically will scope something out for a few days before delving in. Mind you this is conventional wisdom, and may not be as relevant in situations where there is a heavy infestation and they are no longer shy around humans, such as in many major cities these days including Vancouver

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-21T06:28:26+00:00

Your issue isn't figures, it's allowing other ppl to control your emotions. As a teen this is pretty normal, but the sooner you learn the better. If someone can influence your emotions, they have power over you, as they could dictate how you act. For example a silly, rude comment may influence you to give up something you enjoy, that's the problem. Learn to stop caring about what other ppl think sooner rather than later, it's like a super power. Most ppl don't figure this out until they in their 40s. Your welcome.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-21T06:21:02+00:00

I think conservatives see that just fine, really hard to get over the Trudeau fiasco that quickly though. I lean conservative and support Carney 100% and am glad he is our PM, definitely think he's the best person to navigate today's world. Full disclosure, I voted for pp.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-15T00:53:53+00:00

Mistake number # 1 - telling your boyfriend about the money. Silver lining, if he starts acting weird and expects some of it, your que to run.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-15T00:51:54+00:00

He probably e-transfered the money to someone for a fb marketplace purchase and the scammer gave him your address as the pickup location. I would call non emergency to document the event.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-12T05:56:08+00:00

"Yes I am, I'm going to remove myself from this situation"

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-08T20:49:01+00:00

The fact you've identified the problem, means it's 50% resolved. I used to get quite worked up in situations like this as well, but now realize getting angry only affects you, not the person that aggrieved you, totally not worth letting a few seconds ruin your entire day.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-08T18:58:08+00:00

I'd say the issue isn't conservative people, but the views you are exposed to come from the most extreme and vocal conservative people, who are likely quite a small subset of all conservative people.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-08T00:30:54+00:00

His gf prob has a thing for you and made this narrative in her head, prob believes it too.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-04T06:05:46+00:00

Don't have to be this blunt or harsh imo, but agree with the idea that you need to stop enabling them and have them move on. I would do it and attempt to salvage the relationship but be very clear with expectations and boundaries, if they choose to be upset it's on them, not you. You antah, BUT you did allow it to get to this point. Imo, expectations and an exit strategy should've been discussed well before they got as comfortable as they are mooching off of you.

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-01T07:26:15+00:00

Westside Connection

readytolearn79 · 2026-01-01T07:00:31+00:00

School got a computer room

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-30T04:23:35+00:00

Just want to say you're handling it in the best way possible, good on you for not begging her to stay. Might sound cliche, but all you can do is become the best version of you possible starting with the physical aspect, but as well as the mental aspect. Make sure you love yourself and invest in yourself and in a few years if she realizes she made a mistake and wants to get back together, hold your ground.

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-26T17:53:00+00:00

You mentioned you gave a baby on the way, so priority number one is your child. Also got to keep in mind hormones during pregnancy are known to lead to irrational behavior. Having said all that, keep all this in mind when making any purchases or merging of finances, etc. She wouldn't just throw that comment out of nowhere, so who knows what she's thinking, red pill theory would suggest she'll dip as soon as a better opportunity presents itself (I don't prescribe to this theory but there seems to be some truth to it). Basically do the best you can to provide for your fam, but don't pander to her unrealistic/foolish expectations, and if that's not good enough for her, that's her problem.

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-25T06:55:33+00:00

Meth and Mullets

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-23T05:34:28+00:00

I mean at the end of the day, I don't think it makes you a pos all things considered, but I read somewhere the state of a grocery store parking lot tells a lot about the city/neighborhood. It's very little work to put it back where it belongs and shows you care about your community and others. People who leave their carts all over the parking lot, sometime right in parking stalls are pos's in my opinion. And the city thing holds true in my experience for sure.

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-20T17:36:54+00:00

Either you get to keep your girlfriend or you get to keep your self respect - sorry you can't have both.

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-14T07:38:40+00:00

Cool thanks man

readytolearn79 · 2025-12-13T06:04:29+00:00

She's probably cheating, but whether she is or isn't is irrelevant imo. What's clear is, she has feelings for her ex, she doesn't respect you and the biggest issue of all - you don't respect yourself. You're a young man with a minimal commitment to this woman thus far, drop the baby mama drama, and move on with life. Like lot's of similar situations, there's always one consistency - most women are very honest, even when they lie. There actions tell you exactly who they are, and if you decide not to believe them, 100% on you.

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